August 1969 is under the radar, yet bountiful. Family Dog shows on the first and last weeks of the month, the nervy but historic Woodstock performance, and Pelletier Farm are all strong offerings. This Seattle show isn’t quite as famous, but the context of the weather delay, slight tape hiss, relaxed quality of the show, psychedelic poster, and its historical value as the last performance at the aquatic Pacific Northwest venue give it an almost mythological appeal.

Bear’s aged but balanced soundboard recording starts with two early Workingman’s Dead classics that really showcase Kreutzmann and Hart’s mechanics. Morning Dew is emotive, and the country mile of High Time, Mama Tried, and Me and My Uncle is just fantastic. I also really enjoy the That’s It for the Other One > Dark Star > Cosmic Charlie sequence. This show hit the spot driving back and forth from the hotel to Phil’s first couple shows at the Capitol Theatre this past weekend.

This one is a mellow, cozy, not completely complete glimpse into the Aoxomoxoa-era days just a week after the beautiful chaos of Woodstock. You’d be forgiven for skipping 8/21/69, or not even noticing it, but with some good pot and an open ear, the warmth of the Gibsons, smooth drumming, and stoney vocals provide a charming reward.

I was here for this show with my wife.
It was scheduled for 8/20, and we showed up and they let us in, but the wind blew too much and they couldn't put up the backdrop, so they told us to come back the next night. We did. The sound system was wonderful; Bear was there. This show was opened by Sanpaku, then the New Riders played, with Jerry on pedal steel. One of their first gigs, I'm sure, because when John Dawson introduced the band, he said "We're either the New Riders of the Old Purple Sage, or the Old Riders of the New Purple Sage." It was a fabulous Dead show. I remember people diving from the high diving platforms into the pool between the band and the audience. The band closed the show with an a capella version of I Bid You Goodnight. I can hear it to this day.

The Flutist In Question Is Not In Fact The Great Charles Lloyd. He Is Gary Larkey Of The Band "Sanpaku". He Jammed With The Dead Frequently In This Period. He Can Also Be Heard On The Lovelight From The Black Man's Free Store Benefit At The Carousel Ballroom On 6/19/'68.

is this the 1st 'Easy Wind'?

...but very mellow. I like this show a lot. Pretty much all the newer material is polished. The flute player sounds like he can't hear himself sometimes, but a damn good show.

..what more to say? If you are new to the Dead and want to understand the emotional appeal they had to so many this is a good place to start.

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69' Soundboard!

~ This Day In GRATEFUL DEAD History~

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Blah, blah blah....great show....

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Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Listen to the GRATEFUL DEAD...for tomorrow we may die...

Thanks for the LOVE from 1969.

Great show...like none I have heard. Chill,meandering versions of numerous tunes. The flute addition works. Loose vibe to the whole show, but well played and a great recording that captures all the lil' bells whistles, knocks and assorted yip and hoos-hoos on stage. Jerry's voice is beautiful--check out Doin' That Rag... Psychedelic 69' before things got more bare bones and Country over the next months to come. 4 1/2 stars, IMO.

The feel is relaxed and laid-back, but in a good way. highlights are: an early, slow, jammy Casey Jones; FIRST PERFORMANCE of Easy Wind, with great jam; second half of Dew; Minglewood (first one in a long time) and China Cat with Lloyd on flute. At 6:33, the shortest Dark Star. TOO is good as always. Sounds like they were still recovering from Woodstock just four days earlier (note that though Bear's master read 8/21, the poster for this date says 8/20).

psychadelic 69 good stuff very interesting early casey jones with a nice intro sound is good

Charles Lloyd plays flute. Popular jazz musician at the time, also played tenor, played with such greats as Cannonball and Keith Jarret. Faded into obscurity in the '70s. Went into teaching trancendental meditation.

Does anyone know who the flute player is toodling behind the band?

Nice quality for '69. The Morning Dew... the whole show.. is crispy. This is well worth the time stream and enjoy.